Key facts
- European banks disclosed €122.1 billion in private credit exposures as of March 31.
- Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas reported the largest individual exposures.
- Inconsistent reporting practices among banks limit a full view of the sector's total exposure.
European banks disclosed a total of €122.1 billion ($141.9 billion) in private credit exposures as of March 31. Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas reported the largest individual amounts among the 33 banks analyzed. However, the varying disclosure practices across these institutions mean this figure likely represents only a partial view of the sector's overall involvement with private credit. The analysis was conducted by Risk.